'Thanks for Giving' luncheon recognizes sponsors

'Thanks for Giving' luncheon recognizes sponsors

Businesses contribute thousands to community events and programs in South Fayette Township

By Andrea Iglar

Fifty organizations donated a total of $55,475 to support community events and programs in South Fayette last year.

Township officials recognized the 2022 sponsors during the annual Thanks for Giving appreciation luncheon at Topgolf in South Fayette in November.

South Fayette Township recognized 50 businesses at Thanks for Giving in November. Commissioners Gwen Rodi, Rebecca Sray and Keith Dernosek presented attendees with certificates of appreciation for their sponsorships of free community events.

Photo by Shelley Phoennik

Paula Willis, the township parks and recreation director, said the donations covered 61% of community event expenses.

“We were able to bring events to the community for free, thanks to these generous contributions,” Willis said.

Sponsors donated to South Fayette Community Day, Touch-a-Truck, Movies in the Park, Concert in the Park, Bunny Hop Trail, Earth Cleanup Week, Accessible Hunt, fireworks, glass recycling and Joy-Thru Fairview.

Also garnering support was Summer Playground Camp, an affordable parks program for children ages 5 to 12.

Sponsors enjoy lunch at Topgolf in South Fayette in November.

Photo by Shelley Phoennik

Nearly 100 people attended Thanks for Giving to enjoy networking, lunch and golfing. All sponsors received a certificate of appreciation, and top sponsors were recognized with trophies.

Top contributors included Dollar Bank and Washington Financial Bank. The most frequent contributors were Goldberg, Kamin & Garvin LLP, Herbert Rowland & Grubic Inc., John Kosky Contracting Inc., Kiddie Academy of South Fayette and Schulz Service Center.

Sponsors enjoy Topgolfing after lunch.

Photo by Shelley Phoennik

The South Fayette Township sponsorship program offers opportunities for organizations to support community events and programs while being recognized for their contributions.

Businesses select the events they wish to support, and in return, they receive perks such as recognition on event signage, social media tags and complimentary magazine advertisements in South Fayette Connect.

“Our sponsors care about the community,” Willis said.

Also at Thanks for Giving, township officials recognized sponsors of the Evelsizer Family 5K and acknowledged organizations that contributed toward park projects.

For details about 2023 giving opportunities, please visit southfayettepa.com/sponsor or call 412-221-8700.